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Step by Step instructions for adding a topology to an SDE database dataset that has versions and distributed data.

deleted-user-rmQdIupSdOqe — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:27:47 GMT

We set up an SDE database with 3 versions and 1 2- way distributed version. We later decided that we would like some of the distibuted data that is in a feature dataset to participate in a topology.

I am searching for the best practices way to add the topology to the parent database with a little pain as possible. I would prefer to not have to recreate my distributed dataset. I have some ideas, but I would welcome suggestions from an experienced user.

Re: Step by Step instructions for adding a topology to an SDE database dataset that has versions and distributed data.

JoeBorgione — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:28:52 GMT

Probably not what you are looking for but I stay away from feature datasets in the SDE environment. They have a tendency to misbehave. My experience (going back to v. 8.0) with multiple versions has been less than stellar as well: when it comes to reconciling it about drove me mad trying to unravel conflicts.

That said, my experience with replication has mostly been outstanding: you might want to look at one way replication to a file geodatabase and let the feature datasets and topologies reside there.

Just my $00.02....